Virtual character video toy with movable display
First Claim
1. A video toy to display a virtual character comprising:
- a housing including;
a first housing segment with a first diorama;
a second housing segment with a second diorama;
a transparent display screen mounted to the housing at a junction for movement in relation to the housing, the screen configured to be moved between a first position in which the first diorama is adjacent to and visible through the screen and a second position in which the second diorama is adjacent to and visible through the screen; and
a character generator configured to generate and display images of the virtual character on the screen engaging in activities associated with the diorama adjacent to and visible through the screen.
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Abstract
A video toy is provided which may include a video screen and first and second housing segments. Each housing segment may have a diorama displaying features and objects to simulate a scene such as an apartment or room. The video screen may move from a position in front of a first diorama to a position in front of a second diorama. The diorama behind the video screen may be visible through the screen. The video toy may be programmed to display characters on the screen that engage in activities consistent with the diorama visible through the video display and simulate interacting with objects in the diorama. Players may interact with the characters through inputs such as buttons. Virtual characters may be programmed to have activities and interactions with the player that are modified based on type and frequency of user inputs.
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13 Claims
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1. A video toy to display a virtual character comprising:
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a housing including; a first housing segment with a first diorama; a second housing segment with a second diorama; a transparent display screen mounted to the housing at a junction for movement in relation to the housing, the screen configured to be moved between a first position in which the first diorama is adjacent to and visible through the screen and a second position in which the second diorama is adjacent to and visible through the screen; and a character generator configured to generate and display images of the virtual character on the screen engaging in activities associated with the diorama adjacent to and visible through the screen. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7)
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8. A virtual character generation system comprising:
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a housing including; a first diorama with a first theme; a second diorama with a second theme distinct from the first theme; a movable screen connected to the housing to display a virtual character that engages in activities; and a character generator operably connected to the screen and configured; in response to positioning the screen adjacent to the first diorama, to generate and display the virtual character engaging in a first activity; and in response to positioning the screen adjacent to the second diorama, to generate the virtual character engaging in a second activity. - View Dependent Claims (9, 10, 11, 12, 13)
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